Raipur Gram Panchayat, Dandkhora
Raipur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Katihar district of Bihar. It falls under the Dandkhora Panchayat Samiti and Katihar Zila Parishad. Raipur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Belrahi, Bijaili, and Gurpahar. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Raipur Gram Panchayat
Raipur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Belrahi |
| 2 | Bijaili |
| 3 | Gurpahar |
| 4 | Kalsara |
| 5 | Pararia Kalan |
| 6 | Pararia Khurd |
| 7 | Raipur |
| 8 | Sakraili |
| 9 | Soti |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Raipur Gram Panchayat
Raipur Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Raipur Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Dandkhora Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raipur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Katihar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raipur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Raipur Gram Panchayat
Where is Raipur Gram Panchayat located?
Raipur Gram Panchayat is located in the Katihar district of Bihar. It falls under the Dandkhora Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Raipur Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Raipur Gram Panchayat: Belrahi, Bijaili, Gurpahar, Kalsara, Pararia Kalan, Pararia Khurd, Raipur, Sakraili, and Soti.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Raipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Raipur Gram Panchayat comes under Dandkhora Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Katihar district.
Which District Panchayat does Raipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Katihar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raipur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Raipur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dandkhora Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Katihar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Raipur Gram Panchayat?
Raipur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Raipur Gram Panchayat do?
Raipur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.